From the get-go, the sticking point on Laura’s Law, the state law that compels treatment of the seriously mentally ill, has been that it compels treatment of the seriously mentally ill. San Francisco …

We greeted with relief the news that San Francisco Sheriff Mirkarimi has agreed to plead guilty to one misdemeanor charge of false imprisonment in exchange for the court dropping three other charges, …

The Chronicle Editorial Board asked each of the 11 San Francisco mayoral candidates we interviewed to do short video- recorded answers to three questions: What is the most pressing issue for the city? …

Watch Mayor Ed Lee face off against 10 other candidates Monday beginning at 6 p.m. at the “Real Deal” debate. What do San Franciscans think are priorities for the city and how well do these candidates …